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Anime Summer Fall 2021
(1 posts, 785 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Anime TV/Movies
I decided to wait till all the shows come out and ended up having a more conclusive take on this season as most shows were far into their runs by then. I also can´t believe how badly the mech genre is doing right now. Interesting how genres rise and fall. The current ise...
(1 posts, 785 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Anime TV/Movies
I decided to wait till all the shows come out and ended up having a more conclusive take on this season as most shows were far into their runs by then. I also can´t believe how badly the mech genre is doing right now. Interesting how genres rise and fall. The current ise...
Police Arrest Please Tell Me! Galko-chan Creator Kenya Suzuki for Importing Child Porn
(0 posts, 528 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Oshiete! Gyaruko-chan
(0 posts, 528 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Oshiete! Gyaruko-chan
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The Kyodo news service reported on Monday that the Aichi Prefectural Police arrested 40-year-old manga creator Kenya Suzuki on suspicion of possessing child pornography imported from Germany in violation of Japan's Customs Act. Kyodo reported that the resident of Fun...
New Poll - Author Morality
(24 posts, 2155 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
All of this reminds me of this 2021 anime news gem.
Resident Evil's Netflix show asked reviewers not to mention politics:
https://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evils-netflix-show-asked -reviewers-not-to-mention-politics/
Imagine 24 meets zombies and you are set. Capcom really ...
(24 posts, 2155 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
All of this reminds me of this 2021 anime news gem.
Resident Evil's Netflix show asked reviewers not to mention politics:
https://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evils-netflix-show-asked -reviewers-not-to-mention-politics/
Imagine 24 meets zombies and you are set. Capcom really ...
New Poll - Author Morality
(24 posts, 2155 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Not the question. There are no child grooming elements in Kenshin so he ain´t pushing that on you. We would have known since the 90s who Nobuhiro actually is otherwise.
The manga instead glorifies the Shinsengumi and its values (a politically motivated police task force)...
(24 posts, 2155 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Not the question. There are no child grooming elements in Kenshin so he ain´t pushing that on you. We would have known since the 90s who Nobuhiro actually is otherwise.
The manga instead glorifies the Shinsengumi and its values (a politically motivated police task force)...
New Poll - Author Morality
(24 posts, 2155 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
The "morality or the agenda the author is trying to push" would be the story itself. So yes, the plot of the work I have in front of me is kind of important.
(24 posts, 2155 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
The "morality or the agenda the author is trying to push" would be the story itself. So yes, the plot of the work I have in front of me is kind of important.
Rurouni Kenshin Gets New TV Anime by Liden Films
(0 posts, 569 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Rurouni Kenshin
Rurouni Kenshin
(0 posts, 569 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Rurouni Kenshin
Rurouni Kenshin
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Shueisha's Jump Festa '22 event on Sunday revealed that Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin manga is getting a new television anime project at LIDEN FILMS. The event did not reveal any other details about the anime. Aniplex is streaming a teaser video ...
Golden Kamuy Anime Gets 4th Season With New Staff, Studio
(0 posts, 530 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Golden Kamui
Golden Kamuy
(0 posts, 530 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Golden Kamui
Golden Kamuy
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A special event for the Golden Kamuy franchise announced on Sunday that the anime is getting a fourth season.
Brain's Base will animate the new season instead of Geno Studio. Shizutaka Sugahara (D-Frag!) is the chief director, replacing director Hitoshi ...
Brain's Base will animate the new season instead of Geno Studio. Shizutaka Sugahara (D-Frag!) is the chief director, replacing director Hitoshi ...
New Poll - Fights
(21 posts, 1721 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Been involved in a few scrapes. None in the last 10 years.
(21 posts, 1721 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Been involved in a few scrapes. None in the last 10 years.
New Poll - Poll\Pole
(12 posts, 1445 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
The North Pole. The Second Impact might have melted The South Pole but both are needed for human life to go on. I will see it fully trashed in my lifetime though... In my early 50s actually:
(12 posts, 1445 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
The North Pole. The Second Impact might have melted The South Pole but both are needed for human life to go on. I will see it fully trashed in my lifetime though... In my early 50s actually:
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If emissions continue to rise unchecked, the Arctic could be ice-free in the ...
xxxHOLiC Gets Live-Action Film Next April
(0 posts, 439 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in xxxHoLic
xxxHoLic
(0 posts, 439 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in xxxHoLic
xxxHoLic
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Shochiku and ASMIK Ace announced on Tuesday that they are producing a live-action film adaptation of CLAMP's xxxHOLiC manga that will open in Japan on April 29. Ryunosuke Kamiki (left in visual below) plays Kimihiro Watanuki, while Kou Shibasaki (right) will ...
New Poll - World Ruler
(50 posts, 3393 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Come to think of it. The world controller in Brave New World and the The Architect (what a cool idea done so...meh) in The Matrix weren´t evil and made more functioning words than we have. Don´t be surprised if Galadriel´s reason to reject the One Ring is the only logi...
(50 posts, 3393 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Come to think of it. The world controller in Brave New World and the The Architect (what a cool idea done so...meh) in The Matrix weren´t evil and made more functioning words than we have. Don´t be surprised if Galadriel´s reason to reject the One Ring is the only logi...
New Poll - World Ruler
(50 posts, 3393 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Nah. B...
(50 posts, 3393 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Quote from hkanz
I watched the trailer and saw that Spike is middle-aged and felt weirded out. I’m now imagining a timeline where he was a florist for 20 years before joining the syndicate, because no one with his lifestyle should have been able to survive so long.
Nah. B...
New Poll - World Ruler
(50 posts, 3393 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
No, that's too much work and pressure. The pressure part is the issue. I don´t want to go down as history's greatest monster. Something about roads and good intentions... I already have a job when I manage a library with 4 people under me and almost no fucking money. I a...
(50 posts, 3393 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
No, that's too much work and pressure. The pressure part is the issue. I don´t want to go down as history's greatest monster. Something about roads and good intentions... I already have a job when I manage a library with 4 people under me and almost no fucking money. I a...
Isabella Bird in Wonderland - Unbeaten Tracks in Japan Manga Starts Final Arc
(1 posts, 335 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Fushigi no Kuni no Bird
Fushigi no Kuni no Bird
(1 posts, 335 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Fushigi no Kuni no Bird
Fushigi no Kuni no Bird
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The 89th issue of Kadokawa's Harta magazine revealed on Monday that Taiga Sassa's Isabella Bird in Wonderland - Unbeaten Tracks in Japan (Fushigi no Kuni no Bird) manga will start its final arc in the magazine's 90th issue on December 15.
Kadoka...
Kadoka...
New Poll - Blind vs Deaf
(21 posts, 1797 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Here is a better question:
Would you rather be Blind or lose All your Other Senses instead? Let's just stick to the other 4 you learn of as a kid and not be scientifically accurate as there are way more than 5. Going with sight over all other senses might be rather dange...
(21 posts, 1797 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Here is a better question:
Would you rather be Blind or lose All your Other Senses instead? Let's just stick to the other 4 you learn of as a kid and not be scientifically accurate as there are way more than 5. Going with sight over all other senses might be rather dange...
Site Manga Poll Suggestions
(3210 posts, 1026992 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Manga General
The SnyderCut lead to multiple recuts following in its wake (Godfather 3, Rocky IV) and directors or fans asking for support to see such projects realized. The AyerCut of Suicide Squad 2016 is the major player here but Thor 2 and Spider-man 3 + Amazing Spider-man 1 & 2 al...
(3210 posts, 1026992 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Manga General
The SnyderCut lead to multiple recuts following in its wake (Godfather 3, Rocky IV) and directors or fans asking for support to see such projects realized. The AyerCut of Suicide Squad 2016 is the major player here but Thor 2 and Spider-man 3 + Amazing Spider-man 1 & 2 al...
New Poll - Three Wise Monkeys
(16 posts, 1492 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Mute. I would even choose Deaf & Mute over being blind.
It's obviously orange.
(16 posts, 1492 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Mute. I would even choose Deaf & Mute over being blind.
Quote from hkanz
Every poll needs to have the ideological weight of 'what's your favourite colour of hamster'.
It's obviously orange.
Overlord´s Julius Avery To Direct Sony Pictures’ Gantz
(0 posts, 488 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Gantz
Gantz
EXCLUSIVE: After recently wrapping production on Bullet Train, Sony Pictures is eyeing another popular Japanese IP adaptation. Sources tell Deadline that Julius Avery has been set to direct Gantz for the studio.
Based on the manga series written and illustrated ...
(0 posts, 488 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Gantz
Gantz
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EXCLUSIVE: After recently wrapping production on Bullet Train, Sony Pictures is eyeing another popular Japanese IP adaptation. Sources tell Deadline that Julius Avery has been set to direct Gantz for the studio.
Based on the manga series written and illustrated ...
New Poll - Offensive Speech
(47 posts, 3337 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
People should be careful about what they say to avoid offending others. If you think differently than you have never worked in your life and will get in BIG trouble when you do as you will never get a decent job in your lifetime. And good luck with college or an apprentic...
(47 posts, 3337 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
People should be careful about what they say to avoid offending others. If you think differently than you have never worked in your life and will get in BIG trouble when you do as you will never get a decent job in your lifetime. And good luck with college or an apprentic...
New Poll - Chapter Age
(9 posts, 1164 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Brand new and just released as I don't have a backlog.
(9 posts, 1164 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Quote from lambchopsil
I'm tempted to do a poll about cancel culture
Brand new and just released as I don't have a backlog.
Fuyumi Soryo's Cesare Ends in November After 16 Years
(0 posts, 398 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Cesare
Cesare
(0 posts, 398 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Cesare
Cesare
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This year's 47th issue of Kodansha's Morning magazine revealed on Thursday that Fuyumi Soryo's CESARE - Il Creatore che ha distrutto historical manga will end in its next chapter. The next chapter will appear in the magazine's 52nd issue on November 25.
The biog...
The biog...
France-Luxembourg's Summit of the Gods Animated Film's Trailer Streamed
(0 posts, 357 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Kamigami no Itadaki
Kamigami no Itadaki
(0 posts, 357 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Kamigami no Itadaki
Kamigami no Itadaki
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Netflix began streaming on Friday a trailer for the France-Luxembourg animated film of Jiro Taniguchi's The Summit of the Gods (Kamigami no Itadaki) manga.
Netflix has the worldwide rights to the film outside of France, Benelux, China, Japan, and K...
Netflix has the worldwide rights to the film outside of France, Benelux, China, Japan, and K...
Blue Giant About Aspiring Jazz Musician Gets Anime Film
(0 posts, 400 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Blue Giant
Blue Giant
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-10-20/blue-gia nt-manga-about-aspiring-jazz-musician-gets-anime-film/.17 8681
(0 posts, 400 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in Blue Giant
Blue Giant
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Shogakukan announced on Thursday that Shinichi Ishizuka's Blue Giant manga is inspiring an anime film that will open in 2022.
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-10-20/blue-gia nt-manga-about-aspiring-jazz-musician-gets-anime-film/.17 8681
New Poll - Artist Controversies
(32 posts, 2798 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/mel-gibson-j ohn-wick-prequel-continental-1235033041/
Mel Gibson just got a new gig on John Wick. You can't make this up. He recently saluted Trump after his failed coup (despite neither of them having served in the military, so...
(32 posts, 2798 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/mel-gibson-j ohn-wick-prequel-continental-1235033041/
Mel Gibson just got a new gig on John Wick. You can't make this up. He recently saluted Trump after his failed coup (despite neither of them having served in the military, so...
New Poll - Artist Controversies
(32 posts, 2798 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Yes, art is an expression of the individual so who they are and what they do matters as art can´t be meaningless but basic definition. It expresses something and a person or group came up with it all but there are degrees to this. Lethal Weapon is more than Mel Gibson. H...
(32 posts, 2798 views) Posted: over 2 years ago by residentgrigo in News
Yes, art is an expression of the individual so who they are and what they do matters as art can´t be meaningless but basic definition. It expresses something and a person or group came up with it all but there are degrees to this. Lethal Weapon is more than Mel Gibson. H...
